Syracuse University Receives Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrids as Part of Demonstration Program

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As part of Toyota's U.S. plug-in demonstration program, Syracuse University, the Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE), and CuseCar, a local not-for-profit car share provider, have received two Prius plug-in hybrid vehicles each. These vehicles will be used to gather data on real-world driving habits, educate the public about the benefits of plug-in hybrid technology, and inform the development of future hybrid vehicles. This program is part of a global effort to deliver 150 plug-in hybrids to demonstration partners across the United States and 600 worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Syracuse University, SyracuseCoE, and CuseCar received two Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids each as part of the U.S. plug-in demonstration program.
  • The program aims to gather data on real-world driving habits, educate the public about plug-in hybrid technology, and inform the development of future hybrid vehicles.
  • A total of 150 Prius plug-in hybrids are being delivered to demonstration program partners across the United States, with 600 worldwide.
  • The Prius PHV can run on electricity for about 13 miles at speeds up to 62 mph, after which it operates as a conventional Prius hybrid.
  • The vehicles will be rotated among the participant groups every two months, with data collection expected to last for 12 to 24 months.
  • The program will help the community prepare for increased availability of electric vehicles in the future, with CuseCar deploying 75 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the Onondaga County area.
  • The data collected from the demonstration program will be made available online and will help inform the development of the next-generation Prius PHV.
  • The program is a collaborative effort between Toyota, Clean Communities of Central New York, Syracuse University, and CuseCar.

Statistics:

  • Toyota is delivering 150 Prius plug-in hybrids to demonstration program partners in the United States.
  • The program includes 600 plug-in hybrids worldwide.
  • The Prius PHV can run on electricity for about 13 miles at speeds up to 62 mph.
  • CuseCar is deploying 75 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the Onondaga County area.
  • The data collection period is expected to last for 12 to 24 months.
  • The program will be evaluated by Clean Communities of Central New York for real-world driving habits and performance.

Sources:

  • Syracuse University
  • Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE)
  • CuseCar
  • Clean Communities of Central New York
  • Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.